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20-22 SIB Terrorism Liaison Officers


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LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

EXECUTIVE DIVISION

SHERIFF’S INFORMATION BUREAU

Unit Order:

20-22

 

Effective Date:

03-10-2020

 

Subject:

SIB Terrorism Liaison Officers

                   

Reference:

MPP 5-09/490.00 Terrorism Liaison Officers and Coordinators

 

PURPOSE

The purpose of this unit order is to have two designated Terrorism Liaison Officers (TLO) for Sheriff’s Information Bureau (SIB) to serve as an information conduit between members of the public safety community, public/private sector, citizenry and the US Government, in the fight against threats.

 

SCOPE OF ORDER

The prospective TLO must: Obtain approval (verbal or in writing) from his/her unit commander or designee to participate in the program.

 

Certification

  • Attend the appropriate California Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Center (RTTAC) specific, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified 8-hour TLO course, (minimum training standard), with the understanding that the 24 hour POST certified classroom training (3-Day RTTAC TLO Intermediate course) is recommended.
  • Understand and sign FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO) non-disclosure agreement.

 

 

ORDER

The TLO’s primary function is to advise SIB Sworn Staff in identifying suspicious activity related to terrorism and other specific threats. TLOs serve as the point-of-contact within SIB for questions, concerns and the submission of tips and leads regarding terrorism and other threat-related suspicious activity.

 

The TLO shall disseminate terrorism and other threat-related information and intelligence to SIB Sworn Staff in an efficient and lawful manner. TLOs are responsible for verifying that all personnel with whom they share terrorism-related information have a valid need- and right-to-know the information.  TLOs shall NOT independently investigate terrorism tips or leads unless directed to do so by the proper authorities i.e. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), Fusion Center, etc., and stay within the responsibilities of their assigned duties.

 

TLOs are encouraged to pursue advanced level homeland security training courses as recommended and provided by the Joint Regional Intelligence Center, or other law enforcement partner agency.